The PDX Broadsides' New Nerd Album: We Have "Trust Issues"

A project in Portland, OR by The PDX Broadsides
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Portland's nerdy song-slingers sing all about the things that scare them—plus geekery, social justice, feminism, and self-esteem!
Backers: 318
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funded: $12,538 of $4,500
Dates: Apr 11th -> May 11th (30 days)
Project By: The PDX Broadsides
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Latest News

Keyboard Stretch Goal Unlocked! Last goal next!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, it's Christian! Here's some news for the final 24 hours of the Kickstarter. Keyboard!You did it! During our live Kickstarter broadcast our friend Shawna increased her pledge so that we hit $11,000 exactly. Jessica cried a little, because... (Read More)

BEHIND THE MUSIC: "Dolores"

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, folks! It's Jessica again, and I’m very excited to share the story of one of our very newest songs: “Dolores.”   (Mildly spoilery for Westworld, but details have been left vague so you can also love the heck out of this show!)   For fans... (Read More)

Last Stretch Goal: SUMMER TOUR?!?

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, Tiny Octopi! (We know, it's octopuses, but octopi sounds adorable and awesome, and so are you.)  This is Jessica, here with a big update in our final few days of this Kickstarter! We're capping off this Kickstarter with news, reveals from the... (Read More)

Ten Thousand achieved! Studio session video!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, it's Christian, and I'm losing my mind here! Ten Thousand!You helped us get to the $10,000 stretch goal! First of all, ten thousand dollars is unbelievable! You really do like us, I guess :D Thank you so much for all that you've done to make the... (Read More)

Studio Sneak Preview!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

We Want Rey! May The Fourth Be With You!

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, it's Christian!  We are in the final week of our TRUST ISSUES Kickstarter, but we've still got so much more news for you all. Video! Cover Song! Studio pics! Stay tuned for a backers-only update with PREVIEW CLIPS FROM OUR ALBUM!! We Want... (Read More)

Dirty EP!!! and Live Concert!!!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, it's Christian! Yes, that's a lot of exclamation points, but we're really excited because  We sailed right through $9000, which means that every backer will get the Dirty EP, featuring the adult version of "Rocket Science" and 3 new songs! To be... (Read More)

On The Mary Sue!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, folks, this is Jessica! I'm so excited to share some big news! Yesterday was a banner day for us: we celebrated finishing principle recording for "Trust Issues," got to share the fabulous new cover art (and t-shirt design for $75+ backers!),... (Read More)

TRUST ISSUES album art... revealed!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings backers! Angela here from Doubleclicks Records—that's right, the phantom behind the scenes of this Kickstarter campaign. I'm writing an update today as the band spent all weekend RECORDING this ALBUM thanks to YOU!!! I have the pleasure... (Read More)

Studio, Dirty EP, and Dane Ault's BEYOND!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody, it's Christian! Studio TimeIt's time! This weekend we are heading in to Opal Studio to record our fourth album, TRUST ISSUES, which you may have heard of...  Efficiency! We love working with Kevin Hahn, as you can tell from how great... (Read More)

Behind the Song - "Noncompliant"

April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, this is Hollyanna! When Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Bitch Planet was released in December of 2014, it immediately resonated with Christian, Jess and I. The idea of a world where women are shipped away for going against society’s expectations is... (Read More)

We signed with Doubleclicks Records!

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, it's Christian! If you missed The Doubleclicks' post about it, we are on a label! We're really excited to be a part of Doubleclicks Records alongside Lucia Fasano.  There are so many great musical acts, and this is a way to collect us together,... (Read More)

NEW VIDEO! "I'll Eat You Last"

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everybody, it's time for a new song from "TRUST ISSUES"! Sometimes you are reluctant to admit your feelings for someone else, whether it's because you have been burned before or because you generally don't like humans! This is a love song that's... (Read More)

Behind the Song - "Nerd Love Song"!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, it's Christian!  We're debuting a new feature for the Kickstarter - "Behind The Song", where we each pick a song and give you a little more background about it. Here's the first one, "Nerd Love Song": If you've seen us perform “Nerd Love... (Read More)

NEW VIDEO!

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everybody! Christian here. While we were up in Seattle at Norwescon, we filmed some of the songs that we're going to put on TRUST ISSUES. Here's the first one: "Tiny Little Octopus", about a little friend who just can't even. We've all been there,... (Read More)

Next stretch goal: PIZZA PARTY!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there, it's Christian!You blew through the "Ultimate Riot" picture book stretch goal, and now we're working toward the next one: a Pizza Party! I have the chance to finally get that pizza that I thought this was all about... If we get to this... (Read More)

Sticker design REVEAL!

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Finally they can be displayed! The three entirely new stickers from our Trust Issues Sticker Pack, coming to backers at the $20 level and above! We have three stickers from three different Portland artists, and each about a song on TRUST ISSUES.... (Read More)

DAY 2 & NEW PREVIEW IMAGES!

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
It's the second full day of the Kickstarter and it's going so well!   Yesterday, y'all funded the commentary track, and now we're halfway to the "book" stretch goal! The commentary is going to be the three of us talking about each of the songs on... (Read More)

THANK YOU FOR FUNDING US! But there's more...

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello you amazing backers!  Thanks to you, our Kickstarter has funded in SIXTEEN HOURS! We're making an album!  But this isn't the end, oh no...  Thanks to your gracious help, we’re going to make TRUST ISSUES our biggest and best album yet. But... (Read More)

95% in 16 hours!!

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, Christian here! Our Kickstarter has almost almost funded! I’m a little disappointed that this pizza dream has not come true for me, but... We all want to thank you so much for your support. Doing crowdfunding is terrifying, and... (Read More)

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